Project Associate- I position for a project titled- “Extraction and non chemical functionalization of pea pod protein for development of clean label smart food additives”

Job Title
Project Associate – I

Number of Posts
01

Salary

• 31,000/- + HRA per month for scholars selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
• 25,000/- + HRA per month for others who do not fall under the above criteria.

Location
Division of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, NRL Building 3rd floor, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012.

Eligibility

• Essential: Masters’ degree in Food Science/ Food Science and Technology/ Food Technology/Biochemistry.
• Desirable: Hands-on experience on laboratory techniques, food product development and basic computer skills.

Age Limit
Maximum 35 years. Age relaxation of five years for SC/ST & women and three years for OBC.

Last Date
Walk-in-interview will be held on 16th November, 2026 at 9:30 AM. Candidates reporting after 10:30 AM will not be considered.

How to Apply

• Appear for the walk-in-interview with a complete bio-data in the prescribed application format (Annexure-I & II).
• Bring two copies of the duly filled application form, two passport-size photographs, and one set of self-attested photocopies of certificates/mark-sheets/experience proof.
• Bring original documents for verification at the time of interview.
• If currently employed, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) is required.
• Candidates whose near/distant relative(s) is an employee of ICAR/IARI must declare it and communicate to the office as per the provided format.